Why Drawing with Friends is the Best

Dec 19

Dec 19 Why Drawing with Friends is the Best

Turning Solo Sketching into a Social Adventure

Drawing can feel like a solo activity, but sharing the experience with friends adds a whole new layer of fun and inspiration! Whether you’re sketching side by side at a cozy café or capturing the buzz of a lively urban square, drawing together sparks creativity and builds connection.

Seeing the World Through Different Eyes

When you draw with friends, you get to see the world through their eyes. It’s fascinating how different everyone’s interpretation can be, even when drawing the same scene. Sharing tips, materials, and ideas encourages you to try new things and step out of your comfort zone.

It’s not about comparing results—it’s about enjoying the process, laughing over wobbly lines, and cheering each other on. Plus, drawing dates are a great excuse to slow down and be present with the people you care about.

One Of The Best Parts:

Geeking out over art supplies! There’s nothing like swapping pens, trying out a friend’s watercolors, or discovering a tool you didn’t know you needed. It’s a small joy that brings excitement to the creative process.

And it’s relaxing, inspiring, and it feeds your soul! I made a Draw Tip Tuesday video about it which you can watch here!

How?

You might say:“but Koosje, I don’t know anyone else who draws”. That might be so. But there are so many welcoming groups of artists around the globe - you’ll fit right in. I made many a friend just because of our mutual love for drawing. Check out The Urban Sketchers for example; they have chapters all over the world and the small groups are always very welcoming and encouraging to newcomers. You’ll mostly find them on Facebook.